Battle brewing in Brandon over liquor sales vote

3:11 PM,
Jun. 20, 2012

Written by

Therese Apel

The city of Brandon is facing a choice. In the last few weeks there has been discussion of a petition to allow Brandon residents to vote on whether or not to sell liquor by the glass. In the past there's been strong resistance to it by certain religious denominations, and that's understandable. It's a battle that's been fought in cities and counties all over the state, and frankly, all over the nation.

The detractors say selling liquor at restaurants will encourage people to drink. That potentially more people will drive drunk or become alcoholics right here in our own community than would have ...